SAN JACINTO: Beer thief beats unconscious clerk

A beer theft turned violent when a convenience market clerk fell to the ground and knocked himself out while chasing the thief, who then beat the unconscious victim, deputies say.

The incident happened at 2:21 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, at a 7-Eleven market along the 1400 block of South San Jacinto Avenue.

The thief grabbed a 40-ounce bottle of beer and left the store, followed by the clerk, Sgt. Scott Sargent said in a written statement.

âAs the victim reached for the suspect, the victim fell and was knocked unconscious,â according to the statement. âThe suspect ran across the parking lot, and then returned â¦ and hit (the clerk) with the full 40-ounce beer bottle.

âThe suspect then punched the victim repeatedly â¦ as the victim lay unconscious.â

The clerk was taken to a hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. The thief escaped.

Anyone with information about the thiefâs identity may call deputies at 951-654-2702.

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